sat nav

RMMCC · 24th April 2009, 22:06

hi i know nothing about this subject so please accept my apologise if its a stupid question. but can i take the sat nav/TV unit from a higher spec rover and fit it into my diesel rover cdt se 2000 reg. and would i be able to keep my cd changer. and what would be involved in this upgrade ie: what would i need to buy.

StevenWilliams · 24th April 2009, 23:00

This is a minefield. You'll need a whole host of parts and it will cost a fortune. Better to buy the top of the line tom tom in my opinion and do driving with all the spare money you'll have.

Simon · 25th April 2009, 18:58

If you wish to see what's involved, then take a look here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=2892 Not for feint-hearted though!

ChineseRover · 27th April 2009, 14:38

With respect, Keith’s post assumes you are installing sat nav on a car that left the factory without this. Fully agree that a retro install is a long and hard job.

However if you already have a hi line then swapping parts is pretty straightforward. The first thing to replace is the sat nav computer as BMW hobbled the devices they sent to Rover so you could not apply the software upgrades. I BMW Mark 3 is good but a Mark 4 that supports a DVD Map is much better – a simple unplug the old and plug in the new. After that it is a BMW wide screen – this needs to be from a 3 series or early X5(?). Moving to a widescreen will however require a TV that supports 16x9 format – as the TV unit drives the screen. Again simply unplug the old and plug in the new – screen needs a little adjusting with a hacksaw to fit and the one with a tape is easier to fit than the CD version.

After that you can think about a digital TV - so much better to have 40 odd channels than a mere 5.

How bold to you want to be?

moonstoneboy · 27th April 2009, 17:09

Or buy a double DIN unit on ebay - low £200s with Sat Nav, DVD play, TV, radio etc plus most can take a reversing camera and do a double DIN conversion

Paul

Duotone · 27th April 2009, 17:34

I have fitted a complete Hi Line system to my 75 diesel auto.

It was completed in two weekends plus a bit of time to resolve a couple of problems.

It is still working fine.

A bit of electrical knowledge would be an advantage, especially soldering,

Here is some reading of how I did it, needless to say I had lots help from other forum members..

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=13295

Dave T

24th April 2009, 22:06	#1
RMMCC Regular poster Rover 75 Club SE 1.8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hyde Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sat nav hi i know nothing about this subject so please accept my apologise if its a stupid question. but can i take the sat nav/TV unit from a higher spec rover and fit it into my diesel rover cdt se 2000 reg. and would i be able to keep my cd changer. and what would be involved in this upgrade ie: what would i need to buy.

24th April 2009, 23:00	#2
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	This is a minefield. You'll need a whole host of parts and it will cost a fortune. Better to buy the top of the line tom tom in my opinion and do driving with all the spare money you'll have. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

27th April 2009, 17:34	#6
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	sat nav I have fitted a complete Hi Line system to my 75 diesel auto. It was completed in two weekends plus a bit of time to resolve a couple of problems. It is still working fine. A bit of electrical knowledge would be an advantage, especially soldering, Here is some reading of how I did it, needless to say I had lots help from other forum members.. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=13295 Dave T

25th April 2009, 18:58	#3
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	If you wish to see what's involved, then take a look here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=2892 Not for feint-hearted though!

27th April 2009, 14:38	#4
ChineseRover Banned Rover 75 2.5 Conn automatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London Posts: 152 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	With respect, Keith’s post assumes you are installing sat nav on a car that left the factory without this. Fully agree that a retro install is a long and hard job. However if you already have a hi line then swapping parts is pretty straightforward. The first thing to replace is the sat nav computer as BMW hobbled the devices they sent to Rover so you could not apply the software upgrades. I BMW Mark 3 is good but a Mark 4 that supports a DVD Map is much better – a simple unplug the old and plug in the new. After that it is a BMW wide screen – this needs to be from a 3 series or early X5(?). Moving to a widescreen will however require a TV that supports 16x9 format – as the TV unit drives the screen. Again simply unplug the old and plug in the new – screen needs a little adjusting with a hacksaw to fit and the one with a tape is easier to fit than the CD version. After that you can think about a digital TV - so much better to have 40 odd channels than a mere 5. How bold to you want to be?

27th April 2009, 17:09	#5
moonstoneboy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE CDT Tourer - naturally in Moonstone Green Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Surrey - near Gatwick Airport Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Or buy a double DIN unit on ebay - low £200s with Sat Nav, DVD play, TV, radio etc plus most can take a reversing camera and do a double DIN conversion Paul